The federal civil rights lawsuit against three Cheatham County Sheriff's deputies alleging they used excessive force in repeatedly using a stun gun on a restrained inmate has been dismissed.

According to Jordan Norris' attorneys, Ben Raybin and David Weissman, Norris has entered into a settlement agreement, and the lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed today.

"The lawsuit alleged that the deputies used excessive force in repeatedly tasing Jordan while he was restrained in a restraint chair after experiencing a mental health episode," said the attorneys in a press release on their website. "The terms of the settlement are confidential."

According to the release, the settlement involves only the civil lawsuit and has no bearing on the criminal charges brought against Deputy Mark Bryant.

Bryant was indicted Sept. 5 with four counts of aggravated assault and one count of official misconduct after a TBI investigation revealed that Bryant used a stun gun on Norris at least four times, one instance of which lasted approximately 25 seconds.

“This experience has been incredibly difficult for Jordan, and he is pleased to have the lawsuit resolved so he can begin to move on with his life,” said Raybin. “Jordan is grateful for the outpouring of support he has received from people all over the world who have expressed their shock and concern.”

Jordan Norris(Photo: Submitted photo)

Raybin said federal law provides a civil remedy to compensate citizens whose rights have been violated, which also serves to hold law enforcement accountable.

"It is troubling that nothing was done in the eight months before this case was reported in the media, but Jordan is satisfied that his lawsuit prompted action to be taken against Deputy Bryant. Most importantly, the Sheriff has stated that steps are being taken within the jail to help ensure this never happens again," Raybin said.

According to his attorneys, Norris continues to struggle from these events and asks that his privacy be respected at this time.